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LOT 0182
Roman Silver Ring with Agate Gemstone with Roman War Ship with Trophy
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (8.48 grams, 29.64 mm overall, 21.60 × 16.35 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)).
Comprising a triangular-section hoop with keeled shoulders, an ellipsoid bezel with inset carnelian intaglio with oared ship, trophy of arms at prow, and floral decoration at stern; supplied with a museum-quality impression.
ProvenancePrivate collection, before 1975.
Private collection, England.
Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 181, for type.
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LOT 0182
Roman Silver Ring with Agate Gemstone with Roman War Ship with Trophy
Estimate £1,000 - 1,400€1,160 - 1,620 (for guidance only)$1,350 - 1,890 (for guidance only)
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Late Roman Redware Plate Centre with Chi Rho
4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Circular base with impressed Chi Rho motif at the centre; modern suspension loop attached to the back. 42.6 grams, 10 cm
Ex Alison Barker collection, London, UK (with her attachment). -
Roman Green Glass Flask
Circa 1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
With domed body and discoid base, tall neck with everted rolled rim; some iridescence. 50 grams, 20.7 cm
From a London, UK, collection of glass, 1970-2000s. -
Roman Gold Ring with Carnelian Mercury Gemstone
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
Intaglio bust of Mercury turned to the left, with a petasos on his head and a caduceus on his shoulder; natural black inclusions in the red stone; mirror-finish polishing; gold mounting/setting with flattened and jutting hoop; mounted in an ancient gold ring; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 9.17 grams, 25.33 mm overall, 17.63 x 14.43 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J 1/2, USA 5, Europe 9.32, Japan 9)
Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, England. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13169-249498.
